Studying in Japan vs. Singapore
Japan and Singapore are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €632 in Japan and €1,525 in Singapore.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Singapore
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Singapore
Currency
JPY (¥)
SGD (S$)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
S$25,000
≈ €17,250 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
S$45,000
≈ €31,050 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
S$2,210 / mo
≈ €1,525 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
S$15,000
Student's Pass bank balance proof
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Singapore City
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.